UNSC calls for greater women role in peacekeeping 

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on August 28 calling on UN member states to increase the number of women in peacekeeping operations as a step to enhance the credibility and efficiency of the missions. Noting, that above draft resolution submitted by Indonesia, a non-permanent member of the Council, called on member states, the UN Secretariat as well as regional organizations, to step up joint action to promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of civilian and uniformed women in peace processes. The resolution stated that efforts should ensure the participation of women at all levels and in all positions, including senior leadership positions. It demanded UN member states to develop strategies and measures to increase the deployment of uniformed women in peacekeeping operations through training and media campaigns, and addressing barriers in their recruitment. It stressed the indispensable role of women in enhancing the overall performance and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. (An Nahar, August 29, 2020)